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Core beliefs of the Dark Romantics
A
evil is everywhere
B
humans have the potential for sin
C
human nature has a dark side
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dark Romantics focus on human fallibility, self-destruction, judgement, punishment, as well as the psychological effects of guilt and sin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Romantics believed in the natural goodness of humans which is hindered by the urban life of civilization. They believed that the savage is noble, childhood is good and the emotions inspired by both beliefs causes the heart to soar. Romantics believed that knowledge is gained through intuition rather than deduction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The five I’s of romanticism are imagination, intuition, individuality, idealism, and inspiration. This is the values and lifestyle of a Romantic and was the essence of the time period. Art, music, and literature was inspired by these concepts as they are influencing life today in the modern world as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -Spirituality In Nature. Better understanding and give free range to individual natures. Hero in the common man. Imagination and Escapism. Rebellion against any form of tyrannical control. Individuality. Looking to the past. Innocence of Childhood. Melancholy.

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